American woodcock chick at Fort Custer
American woodcock (Scolopax minor, timberdoodle) found in Fort Custer Recreation Area. Minimally disturbed.
The chick was found with one other sibling, while the mother was not present. The chicks were old enough to slowly flee in human presence, but remained close to the nest.
Log details:
Fort Custer (Augusta, Michigan)
20 May 2008
ID resource – Sean Clawson and Apteryx australis